About Strait of Hormuz

■ A narrow waterway situated between Iran (North) and the Arabian Peninsula, specifically United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Musandam (Oman) (South).
■ Connects the Persian Gulf (West) with the Gulf of Oman (East).
■ Measures 167 km in length, with a width ranging from 39 km to 95 km.
■ Although narrower in the north, it still supports the passage of large ships.
■ Key islands in the strait include Hengam, Hormuz, and Qishm.
■ Recognized as one of the world's most critical economic choke points.
■ Approximately 25% of global oil and 30% of liquefied gas exports pass through it.